WELCOME TO CTE ANIMAL CARE! Please sit down and let s get going

WELCOME TO CTE ANIMAL CARE! Please sit down and let s get going

How was OJT?

HEEL aka Follow the Leader

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What s important about the collar?

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HOMEWORK DUE Paragraph on www.rabieschallengefund.org Continue working on Breed Projects Handouts & Power points due no later than next Sunday 2/14 200 points toward 10 week grade, so really put in a good effort. Be creative, concise become an expert on your two breeds!

BREED PROJECTS Any questions? NOT GREAT SAMPLE handouts

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BREED & BREED GROUP?

TOY Shih Tzu HOUND Beagle HERDING Old English Sheepdog NON-SPORTING Standard Poodle

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How did Checking Vitals go?

RESPIRATION The vital sign that measures the number of breaths per minute. Large and medium dogs: 10-30 bpm Small dogs and cats: 20-40 bpm

PULSE The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery produced by the pressure of blood flowing through it. Vital sign that measures the number of heart beats per minute. Large and medium dogs: 65-90 bpm Small dogs: 90 160 bpm Cats: 160-200 bpm

TEMPERATURE The vital sign that measures body heat. Dogs & Cats: 100.4 F 102.5 F (38 C 39.16 C)

PERFUSION CAPILLARY REFILL TIME (CRT) The vital that measures blood flow or circulation. When pressure is released, color should return to the gums in 1-2 seconds.

DEHYDRATION Condition where there is excessive loss of water and/or fluid from the body. Sloppy wet gums.good! Dry or sticky gums encourage your pet to drink!

HIND LEG: FEMUR (9) FIBULA (7) TIBIA (8) FRONT LEGS: ULNA (14) RADIUS (13) Also on Cat Skeletal Chart

PUPPIES/KITTENS DOGS/CATS

Are their eyes open? Born with their eyes closed, and they don t open until about 10 days of age.

Are they walking and playing? Most kittens start walking around 3 weeks of age, but take a little longer to gain their coordination. You can be comfortable saying that a kitten who is walking pretty well and playing is at least 4 weeks of age.

How much do they weigh? Weight in pounds roughly corresponds to age in months for first 5 months. As long as a kitten is in good body condition, you can safely guess a 1-pound kitten is about 4 weeks old and a 3-pound kitten is about 12 weeks old.

How do Puppies and Kittens stay safe from disease?

Colostrum Mom s first 3 days of milk Antibodies Lower fat/higher protein Gentle laxative properties

Should stay with their moms until weaned at 6 weeks, but then no more protection so need?

CORE VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS DHLPP RABIES It s the law @ 4 months of age BORDETELLA

CANINE DISTEMPER Airborne viral diseases Affects intestines, brains and lungs Symptoms (what you can see) Vomitting & diarrhea Seizures Prognosis (expected outcome) Death or permanent nervous system impairment Treatment Serum, antibiotics Prevention Vaccination and prevent contact

INFECTIOUS CANINE HEPATITIS aka Adenovirus Highly contagious viral disease spread through urine or saliva Affects the liver Symptoms Decreased appetite/increased thirst Fever Swelling Vomitting/Diarrhea Pain Pale or yellow (jaundice) gums/bruising or bleeding Prognosis Recover or die quickly Treatment Manage the symptoms; occasional blood transfusions Antibiotics may ward off secondary infections Prevention Vaccination and prevent contact

LEPTOSPIROSIS Bacteria spread through food/water ZOONOTIC Affects the urinary system (kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract) Symptoms Fever Loss of appetite Vomitting/Diarrhea dehydration Pain Jaundice Prognosis Good if prompt treatment Treatment Antibiotics Prevention Vaccination and prevent contact

PARVOVIRUS Viral disease that requires rapidly dividing cells for growth so generally puppies Affects the intestines; sometimes the heart Symptoms Vomitting/Diarrhea/Dehydration Lack of appetite Prognosis Death can occur quickly Treatment Extensive hospitalization Prevention Vaccination and prevent contact with feces of infected dogs BLEACH any areas that have come in contact Can live in the dirt for several years

KENNEL COUGH (aka Bordetella or Tracheobronchitis) Bacterial infection of the respiratory system Symptoms Dry hacking cough Eye or nasal discharge Depression Prognosis Good if treated but can lead to pneumonia Treatment antibiotics Prevention Vaccination and prevent exposure

RABIES Viral ZOONOTIC disease transmitted via saliva Affects the Central Nervous System Symptoms Withdrawn or overly affectionate Frothing at the mouth Aggressive Prognosis Fatal Treatment Once disease develops there is not treatment, so PREVENT! Prevention Vaccination and prevent contact/bites

VOCABULARY WORDS BACTERIA microscopic single celled organism VIRUS infectious agent that lives and multiplies inside the living cells of organisms ANTIGEN a substance that when introduced into a body triggers production of an antibody VACCINATION the administration of an antigen to stimulate the immune system of an animal/human to develop immunity to a disease ANTIBODY - protein made by white blood cells that neutralize the affects of toxins; created in response to antigens

BACTERIA/VIRUSES ANTIGEN/VACCINATION WHICH CREATE ANTI-BODIES HEALTY PET WHO FIGHTS OFF DISEASE

SIDE EFFECTS FROM VACCINATIONS Fever Decrease in social behavior Diminished Appetite or Activity Sneezing Discomfort or swelling at injection site Swelling to face of legs Vomiting/Diarrhea Whole body itching Difficulty breathing Collapse

Immune System s job is to recognize self from foreign (fungi, bacteria, viruses, non-living debris or material that does not belong) When something foreign enters the blood or tissues the immune system reacts Creates antibodies to fight it but can take days or weeks Vaccines prime the system by producing antibodies before needed

1 out of 1,000 dogs are non-responders to vaccines Titer Test measures the immune system s preparedness to fight infection WHAT IS THIS & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? www.rabieschallengefund.org

WHAT ABOUT CATS?

Meet Achoum Hypertrochosis Werewolf Syndrome

Cat Vaccination Information FVRCP Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Upper respiratory infection AKA: Feline Influenza Very contagious and can cause pneumonia in kittens Transmitted through the air and by direct contact Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, fever, and loss of appetite

Calicivirus Respiratory infection Virus can be shed in discharge from the nose, eyes, and throat. Transmission results mainly from direct contact betweens animals. The virus may persist in cats for a long period of time after infection, and the cat can become a carrier of the virus. Early signs of infection are depression, sneezing, and coughing. As the infection progresses, severe eye and nasal discharges occur with an increase in temperature. The virus may cause ulcers in the mouth. Yearly vaccinations are recommended.

Panleukopenia AKA: Feline Infectious Enteritis Cat Distemper Cat Fever Primarily a disease of young cats. Kittens less than sixteen weeks (4 months) of age may die at a rate of 75%. Older cats may have acquired some immunity and are less likely to die. Spread by direct contact among infected cats.

FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Attacks the immune system so cat is unable to fight of infections and cancer. Primarily through bites; rarely from mom to kitten May appear normal for years but immune deficiency prevents cat from protection from secondary infections Cats that test positive when under 6 months of age should be retested after 6 months FeLV Feline Leukemia Virus A form of cancer of the blood cells Transmitted through saliva, tears, blood, urine & feces and can also be passed along to unborn kittens. Anemia, loss of appetite, vomit/diarrhea, respiratory distress, neurological abnormalities Some come overcome with strong immune systems; no specific treatment -- Vaccinate and keep indoors to prevent infection

Nose Break Shoulder Blade Base of Tail Shoulder Whiskers Chest Hock

CLAWS Retract Lose sharpness Prints of tracks WHISKERS Surroundings Judge space Wind blows TAIL Balance

Front Paws 5 toes Back Paws 4 toes POLYDACTYL 6 or more CAT PAWS

OTHER ILLNESSES & HEALTH CONDITIONS

Other Parasites & Surgeries WORMS Roundworms (dogs) Often from mom or the soil Look like spaghetti Result in vomit/diarrhea, bloated stomach, pneumonia, intestinal blockage in severe cases Treated with medication (Drontal) Tapeworms (dogs & cats) From swallowing fleas Segmented; look like a grain of rice in the feces or around anus and may be squiggly Can cause weight loss and butt scooting Treated with medication (Drontal) So Flea-Tick Preventives are important for reasons besides itchy irritated skin infections as are ANNUAL VETERINARY CHECK-UPS!

HEARTWORMS Prevent with monthly Ivermectin & can prevent other roundworms too! Transmission only occurs from the bite of an infected mosquito Treat with Immiticide, an injectable arsenic-based drug that kills worms over many months. Pets must be kept quiet during that time because as worms die, they break apart and can clog pulmonary vessels. Usually can t treat in cats but they are less likely to get. Worms can live 5-7 years in dogs; 2-3 years in cats. First Symptom is generally COUGH

SPAY/NEUTER Surgical removal of reproductive organs We spay and neuter, why?

Spaying a female prior to her first heat cycle will reduce her chances of breast cancer by 22%. Heat cycles begin as young as 5-6 months up until 14 months of age for large breeds. Heat cycles occur every 6-8 months in dogs (2X year) and every 1-3 weeks in cats. Continuous cycles can lead to a life-threatening condition called Pyometra in which the uterus fills will bacteria & pus.

SO WHAT IS A HEAT CYCLE?

The estrus cycle lasts on average 12-21 days, but maybe be as short as a few days to four weeks. Proestrus (vaginal discharge/bleeding) Estrus (swollen vulva; receptive to mating) Metestrus (60-90 days following estrus or mating; if pregnant includes nursing) Anestrus (sexual & hormonal inactivity) Dogs can get pregnant during their first heat cycle, but this is not advisable as a 6-month old dog is not yet fully grown/mature, and complications for the mother and the puppies are more likely.

Wide-headed breeds (pugs, bulldogs) often require C-sections. NEVER pull mating dogs apart!

GESTATION PERIOD 63 Days for dogs & cats 9 months for humans

CAT SPECIFICS Cats are considered to be seasonal breeders; most often showing signs of mating behavior in the spring and fall. Cats are induced ovulators, meaning that they only ovulate (release an egg from the ovary) if mated. If not mated (no ovulation), the estrus phase of the cycle will return in 1-3 weeks. Multiple matings produce more ovulations; more than one male can be the sire of a litter.

DE-CLAWING What is it? Why would we do it? Is it legal?

CATS MUST SCRATCH Marking their territory Cat's paws also have scent glands that leave their own special scent on their territory. Removes dead nail sheaths. Exercise Sheer pleasure

OTHER OPTIONS Trim Nails Offer scratching substitutes scratching posts and pads Discourage scratching on areas you don t want scratched with sticky tape and squirt bottles or noise makers; balloons, door bells, fun toys! Vinyl nail caps Pheromones - chemical that triggers something Feliway

WHAT IS DECLAWING? An American thing -- something people do for their own convenience without realizing what actually happens to their beloved cat. In England declawing is termed "inhumane" and "unnecessary mutilation." Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes".

Declawing is serious surgery. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your the cat's claw has to be removed. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period.

A cat's body is perfectly designed to give it the grace, agility and beauty. Amputating the claws drastically alters the conformation of their feet. It also deprives cats of their primary means of defense.

THE REALITY

LOOK AWAY ONLY IF YOU MUST

Healed but forever Sensitive and uncomfortable Gone wrong with laser burns

Health Conditions Know and be able to pronounce Allergies/Atopic Dermatitis Auto Immune Diseases Brachycephalic Syndrome Entropion Gastric Dilitation/Bloat Hip Dysplasia/Disc Diseases Kerioconjunctivitis Patella Luxation/Cruciate Ligament Ruptures Periodontal Disease Von Willebrand s Disease

REFLECTION: Where are we now? Providing Basic Needs Research before Adopting Nutrition Quality Time Spent with you Exercise & Training Proper Health Care Protect from disease At Home head-to-tail, vitals, knowing signs/symptoms Annual Vet Check-ups and when something not right

Dr. Liz Media City Animal Hospital

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HOMEWORK Continue work on Breed Projects Email to me no later than Sunday 2/14 Hand-out Power point Posters, Models, etc bring Tuesday 2/16 and be prepared to teach us about your 2 breeds!

See you tomorrow @ 3:30pm Remember your mid-term exam is in just 2 weeks!